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Religion
Chhath Puja: First Arghya Offered to Setting Sun Today
✍️ Aaj Tak
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 08:44 AM
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Today marks the third day of Chhath Puja, a significant Hindu festival. Devotees will offer the first 'Arghya' to the setting sun this evening.
Chhath Puja, a major Hindu festival dedicated to the Sun God, is being celebrated across India. Today, the third day of the festival, is dedicated to offering the first 'Arghya' to the setting sun. Devotees will gather at riverbanks and other open spaces to perform the rituals and offer prayers. The 'Arghya' is a symbolic offering of water, fruits, and sweets to the Sun God, seeking his blessings for a prosperous year.